Job Description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is for a Project Engineer working under the USAF aircraft production and retrofits supervisor.  The candidate will support new production and retrofit activities with the development team, other functional engineering groups, and the customer to conceptualize, design, enhance, and integrate hardware & software capabilities for the MQ-9A Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) System, including Ground Control Station and Training Systems. The Project Engineer will oversee individual projects and coordinate with Program Management and the engineering teams to accomplish the project objectives within the given project timeline. The applicant must be able to effectively communicate with all functional engineering departments, Program Management, external customers, sub-contractors, and vendors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Initiate the planning of engineering projects.
• Develop innovative designs or modifications to meet project goals.
• Communicate and coordinate with Program Managements other engineering departments (safety, flight technologies, systems, software, quality etc.) to complete tasks in accordance with project requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
• Resolve conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles
• Obtain and analyze test data and document findings.
• Recommend solutions to engineering problems based upon investigation findings, test data, and timelines.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects in assigned area of expertise.
• Make technical presentations to internal staff and customer representatives, as necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. 
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Highlights Working For GA-ASI:

• This position is eligible for the Individual Compensation Program (ICP) bonus.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (up to 1 day/week remote work from home) pending project needs.
• Outstanding benefits including: 401(k) (with company match), company pension, on site cafeterias, gyms and outdoor recreation centers, Employee Recreation Association (ERA) which gives unlimited access to discounted tickets for amusement parks such as San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
• Outstanding work environment: team-centric, value and respect all contributors, great growth potential within GA-ASI project engineering and GA-ASI as a whole

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Technical project experience includes planning, design, documentation, design reviews, testing, scheduling, and presenting technical information.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio).
  • Common sense application of engineering and physics principles to everyday life.
  • Background in using and maintaining UAS training systems.
  • General understanding of hardware integration, software engineering, and/or aerospace engineering.